Couples wishing to register for a domestic partnership affidavit must be of the same-sex or opposite-sex age 62 or older and meet the following requirements of the Domestic Partnership Act. The affidavit must be completed and signed by both applicants at the office of the municipality in which you apply. The affidavit will be notarized at that time.

If the address is outside New Jersey, one of the applicants must provide proof of belonging to the State Administrative Retirement System of New Jersey presenting one of the following documents issued by the Division of Pensions and Benefits.

Personal Benefit Statement - recent or previous year

1099 R – recent or previous year

Certificate of pension membership

What are the documents required to apply for a domestic partnership?

All applicants must present valid identification that establishes their name, age, date of birth and address. Examples of documents that you may show:

Certified copy of birth certificates

Driver’s license

State, county or military identification

Vehicle registration

Passport

Mortgage or Rental agreement

Tax return – recent or previous year

Utility bill

Bank statement

Additional data to seek an affidavit of domestic partnership

The couple must share a common residence in New Jersey or in another jurisdiction provided that an applicant belongs to the state administrative system of retirement of New Jersey

Both are responsible for the common well-being by demonstrating financial agreement as evidence

Both agree to be responsible for common basic expenses during the domestic partnership

Not in a current marriage or civil union recognized in New Jersey or a member of a domestic partnership with another individual

Cannot be related by blood or marriage relatives up to and including the

fourth degree of consanguinity

Choose to share their lives with a commitment to mutual car

Have not terminated another domestic partnership within the last 180 days

How much does a domestic partnership cost?

The domestic partnership requires a non-refundable payment of $28 when applying for the license.

No personal checks are accepted. Cash or money orders addressed to “City of Trenton” are acceptable.

Will I need to set up an appointment to apply for the domestic partnership affidavit?

Applications for a domestic partnership affidavit are accepted Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The office closes for lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

How can I reach a representative from the office?

Please contact us at 609-989-3236 if you need to speak to a representative.

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